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    Vet launches new social website to shake up pet industry

    Veterinary surgeon Marc Abraham and social media expert Andrew Seel have launched a new website for pet owners: ThePet.net The site uses the power of social networks on the internet - in a similar way to Facebook and Tripadvisor - to allow pet owners...

    BSAVA's Medicine & Surgery certs sell out in minutes

    The BSAVA reports that within 20 minutes of the opening of enrolment for its Medicine and Surgery certificates at 9:00am yesterday, both courses were filled and a waiting list had been established. According to the BSAVA, interest in the courses had...

    Nominations sought for RCVS VN award

    The Veterinary Nurses Council of the RCVS is seeking nominations from veterinary surgeons and VNs for its Golden Jubilee award by 8 May 2012. The award recognises an exceptional contribution made to the veterinary nursing profession and/or a positive...

    BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech

    The BVA has responded to Prime Minister Theresa May's speech in which she outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister...

    Hampshire referral centre celebrates new RCVS hospital status

    Alton-based Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists (part of CVS ) has been awarded hospital status by the RCVS under its Practice Standards Scheme. In their report, RCVS assessors highlighted the calm and professional environment at Lumbry Park, which...

    Bristol Vet Specialists’ linear accelerator treats 100th cancer patient

    Bristol Vet Specialists, the £13.5M referral centre based to the north west of the city, reports that it has treated its 100th cancer patient with it's state-of-the-art, £1.7M linear accelerator, 12 months after opening. The Elekta Infinity linear...

    Dechra launches hyperthyroid support materials

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a range of materials to assist veterinary practices in educating and supporting their clients with hyperthyroid cats. Available as part of the support package are a range of notice board displays, educational...

    RCVS Trust offers two veterinary research grants

    The RCVS Charitable Trust is offering two 'Blue Sky' grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 for basic or pure research intended to advance veterinary science. Applications may be made for either an 'open' grant or a Robert Daubney Fellowship. Both...

    New thoracic X-rays session added to Cardio Academy CPD website

    A new session has been added to Ceva Animal Health UK's Cardio Academy CPD website entitled "Thoracic X-rays: Abnormal Features". In the 30 minute multimedia presentation, the cardiology specialist Nicole Van Israël discusses X-ray abnormalities within...

    New research shows how grass length affects equine grazing behaviour

    The Waltham Equine Studies Group has published new research which highlights the effectiveness of grazing muzzles as a tool to help with weight management in ponies. The research, which was conducted in collaboration with Dr Annette Longland of Equine...

    BSAVA Congress goes online for 2021

    The BSAVA has announced that its congress will move online for 2021. The Association says continuing uncertainty over the pandemic was the driving force behind the decision and it feels that a virtual Congress is the best option in 2021. The event...

    Identichip launches practice support packs covering new cat regulations

    Identichip is launching microchipping support packs with marketing materials for veterinary practices which cover the new cat microchipping regulations which come into force on 10th June next year. The support packs include a social media toolkit with...

    Mind Matters veterinary mental health talks now available to watch online

    The RCVS has published the findings of its fourth Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium and videos of talks from the day. The event, which took place in Manchester in October last year, saw veterinary mental health researchers from across...

    Careers @ Vets Now

    Vets Now has just added a new recruitment section to its website, with details of the veterinary career opportunities available within the company. Click here for more.

    Win £500 worth of CPD vouchers with Previcox

    Merial Animal Health, makers of Previcox® have launched a new technical manual containing expert thinking on canine osteoarthritis (OA) and other orthopaedic subjects. Recipients will also have the opportunity to test themselves and their colleagues...

    Petplan announces winners of veterinary awards

    Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2009 and judged by an independent panel of experts, Petplan has announced the winners for the Veterinary Awards. The Petplan Veterinary Awards recognise and applaud.....

    Practice Standards Scheme suspends assessments

    The RCVS has suspended all Practice Standards Scheme assessments until 1st May 2020. Pam Mosedale, Lead Practice Standards Scheme Assessor, said: “We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but based on the UK Government’s advice and our...

    Boehringer launches Seraquin dispensing strips

    Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched trial size Seraquin dispensing strips so clients can try a week's supply of the veterinary joint support supplement for cats and dogs. Rob Lucy, brand manager for Seraquin, said: "With 9 out of 10 dogs and...

    New pet health service claims to save owners £300 cost of veterinary appointment

    A new pet health advice line, similar in principle to the now-defunct NHS Direct service, has been launched for pet owners. pet-gp.co.uk offers a 12 month subscription for £4.50 per month, or owners can seek one-off advice from its team of veterinary...

    Virbac launches clinical diets

    Virbac has announced the launch of Veterinary HPM Clinical Diets. The company says the new diets are based on a formulation high in protein and low in carbohydrate, of which 90% of the protein is of animal origin, providing clinical nutrition closest...

    RCVS sets out revised timeline for 'under care' review

    The RCVS has set out a new methodology and timeline for its review of its guidance to the profession on ‘under care’ and 24/7 out-of-hours emergency cover. The review, which had been due to start in late 2019, will now start in April 2020. Melissa...
  • Latest flea facts from Elanco

    Elanco (maker of Comfortis) has released the results of a survey of 1006 dog owners which showed that nearly half are not aware that turning on their central heating can cause pupal fleas to hatch and go in search of a host to feed on. 50% of those...

    Bayer launches new Drontal marketing campaign

    Bayer Animal Health has launched a new marketing campaign for Drontal that celebrates the special roles pets play in people's lives. As part of the campaign, the company has carried out research amongst 2,000 cat and dog owners to discover how owning...

    Linnaeus launches an updated graduate programme for 2022

    Linnaeus has updated its two-year graduate programme, dividing it into two 12-month courses: the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) followed by a 12-month Early Careers Programme (ECP). New graduates will work through both programmes during their...

    Julian Hoad becomes new BSAVA President

    Julian Hoad has taken up his role as BSAVA President for 2024-25. Taking over from Carl Gorman , Julian says his focus is to continue the work undertaken this year as part of a ‘programme of change’ for BSAVA, that will continue to promote the strong...